In ELA/Reading we are reading An Egg is an Egg This story's phonics lesson focuses on sounds of y(long e and long i). Grammar for this unit deals with verbs
*Review these concepts with your child by:
-having your child write sentences and circle the verbs
-having your child find verbs in TV commercials, on websites, etc.
-having your child find words with the long e and long i sound for y in magazines, newspapers, billboards, etc. and making a book with these new found words.
-use the spelling games from: http://www.quia.com/jg/1096779.html and http://www.spellingcity.com/mmoon1916/
*Review these concepts with your child by:
-having your child write sentences and circle the verbs
-having your child find verbs in TV commercials, on websites, etc.
-having your child find words with the long e and long i sound for y in magazines, newspapers, billboards, etc. and making a book with these new found words.
-use the spelling games from: http://www.quia.com/jg/1096779.html and http://www.spellingcity.com/mmoon1916/
-making flashcards to read and repeat(spelling words, sight words, amazing words).
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In Math, we will be focusing on shapes(flats and solids) and fractions(mainly whole, half, and fourths).
In Math, we will be focusing on shapes(flats and solids) and fractions(mainly whole, half, and fourths).
*You can review these concepts with your child by:
-having them tell you how to split foods in halves and fourths
-giving your child items with which they have to split into equal amounts
-having them tell you how to split foods in halves and fourths
-giving your child items with which they have to split into equal amounts
-having your child draw 2 dimensional (flat) shapes
-having a shape hunt (in the grocery store, car, mall etc. where your child has to find a shape that you call out)
-utilizing xtramath.org (for continued addition and subtraction help)
-utilizing xtramath.org (for continued addition and subtraction help)
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In Science, we are focusing on light and sound.
In Science, we are focusing on light and sound.
In Social Studies, we will continue to talk about landforms and economics.
*Science Vocabulary: energy, light, shadow, sound, volume, pitch, vibration
*Social Studies Vocabulary:
-scarcity, goods, services, wants, needs, spending saving
-mountain, valley, plateau, desert, plain, ocean, continent
Odyssey is also a website that can be utilized at home to reinforce concepts taught in school. Each teacher places activities that deal with the concepts studied in the classroom. Remember repetition is key!
Important Dates
**Can Food Drive will continue until Winter Break
12/2 - Pajama Party with Special Areas
12/16 - Classroom Holiday Celebrations
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